Glen Etive – River Etive Waterfalls loop from Kingshouse Hotel

Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

Highlands

Glencoe And Glen Etive

Glen Etive – River Etive Waterfalls loop from Kingshouse Hotel

Easy

riders

Glen Etive – River Etive Waterfalls loop from Kingshouse Hotel

01:05

17.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

360 m

Glen Etive Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The Glen Etive Road connects the main A82 to Loch Etive and the wonderful peaks above Glen Etive. This stretch is dominated by the long ridge of the Buachaille Etive Mòr, one of Scotland's greatest mountains. The road was famously used as a filming location for the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall.

Tip by

5.38 km

Glen Etive Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Even a mountain biker can appreciate this majestic stretch of tarmac road. Glen Etive was one of the film locations during James Bond Skyfall with the infamous Aston Martin.

Tip by

5.43 km

Skyfall Filming Location, Glencoe

Highlight • Natural Monument

It was here that the James Bond film - Skyfall - was shot.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.83 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.03 km

Eas an Fhir Mhor

Highlight • Waterfall

Amazing secluded waterfall and pools to swim in. Endless swim spots and cliff jumps along the glen.

Tip by

8.79 km

Glen Etive

Highlight • River

12.2 km

View of Glen Etive

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.0 km

River Etive Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful series of waterfalls on the River Etive enjoys a dramatic setting beneath the flanks of the mighty Buachaille Etive Mòr. The pools that form between each cascade make for lovely wild swims, while it's also a well-known kayaking spot. The water may have a dark tinge to it but try not to be put off – it's just peat that's travelled down from Rannoch Moor.

Tip by

17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

2.19 km

< 100 m